Experience the best of Sumo Wrestling in Tokyo

Experience an authentic sumo show on a traditional clay ring, featuring former professional wrestlers in action up close.

Wear a real mawashi, step onto the dohyo, and enjoy a safe, hands-on sumo challenge with expert guidance.

Explore the nostalgic Sunamachi Ginza shopping street before the show and bring your favorite local snacks and drinks into the venue.

Enjoy your own Japanese picnic during the performance with food and drinks purchased from Sunamachi Ginza's bustling local market.

Step into a real dohyo in Tokyo and experience the traditions, techniques, and culture of Japanese sumo firsthand.

Learn authentic sumo movements like shiko, suri-ashi, oshi, and nage from retired professional wrestlers.

Challenge a former wrestler to a friendly mini bout and experience the power and excitement of sumo in a safe setting.

Enjoy a tasting of chanko-nabe, the traditional hotpot associated with sumo wrestlers, after your hands-on lesson.

Take memorable photos inside the dohyo, chat with former rikishi during a Q&A, and receive a SUMO TOKYO souvenir.

Watch professional sumo wrestlers perform live exhibition matches while an English-speaking MC explains the traditions, rituals, and techniques of Japan's national sport.

Enjoy a live Q&A session with professional wrestlers and gain fascinating insights into their training, daily life, and the history of sumo.

Take home lasting memories with a commemorative photo alongside real sumo wrestlers and enjoy a complimentary drink during the experience.

Step into the ring for a chance to challenge a professional sumo wrestler, with participants selected by lottery when demand is high.

Book Tokyo’s hop-on hop-off bus and Shinjuku sumo show together for flexible sightseeing, easy city exploration, and an interactive cultural experience.

Shinjuku Sumo Show: Watch retired wrestlers perform live bouts, learn about sumo in English and Japanese, join a Q&A, and try a friendly sumo challenge.

Hop-on Hop-off Bus: Enjoy 1-day unlimited access across Blue, Red & Green routes with a 7-language audio guide, free Wi-Fi, and earphones included.

Explore Tokyo at your own pace, hopping off near major sights such as Tokyo Tower, Senso-ji, Shibuya, Shinjuku Gyoen, Ueno, and more.

Observe professional sumo wrestlers during their regular morning training at an active sumo stable, rather than a staged performance.

Learn about sumo history, rules, rankings, and traditions through an introduction from a local English-speaking guide.

Watch wrestlers practise stretching, footwork drills, and sparring while your guide explains the techniques and rituals behind the training.

Understand the etiquette of observing sumo practice, including when to remain quiet, how to behave inside the stable, and which photography rules to follow.

Visit a sumo stable in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, or Fukuoka, depending on the sumo calendar and stable availability.

Get hands-on with retired sumo wrestlers, watch live demos, try basic moves, and enjoy a traditional Japanese lunch in one immersive experience.

Learn sumo history, rituals, and techniques through engaging demonstrations that bring Japan’s national sport to life up close.

Suit up in authentic sumo attire and try beginner-friendly moves with guidance from retired wrestlers in a fun, safe setting.

Enjoy a hearty lunch featuring tonkatsu and chanko nabe, offering a taste of classic Japanese comfort food.

Choose from A, B, or C seating categories based on your preference for views and proximity to the action.

Make your Tokyo trip memorable as you get to see Japan’s natural sport up close with an English moderator by your side and a hearty chicken hot pot to end the day.

Enjoy a captivating Japanese dance performance by geisha in elegant kimonos before the sumo show begins.

Take home a printed souvenir photo with a former sumo wrestler, plus a gift bag and a framed group photo with wrestlers and geisha.

Upgrade to VIP/VVIP front-row seating for unbeatable views of the dohyo(sumo ring) and a closer look at the action.